40% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cherokee National Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
198
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Cherokee National Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cherokee National Golf Club, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 25%Scoring 22%Aim 20%Precision 17%Dispersion 14%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
18.5
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
33.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cherokee National Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Opportunities Discovery
Discover opportunities amongst irons undiscovered shots and clubs worth putting to action more often. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cherokee National Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
442 Cherokee National Hwy, Gaffney, SC 29341, USA
Course Description
Cherokee National Golf and Recreation Club is a private golf club located in Gaffney, SC, offering golf courses, membership, and social events.
golf • golf club • private club • recreation • golf course • leisure activities • sports • family-friendly • sports and recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Porter Gibson
Opened
1963
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(78 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Cherokee National Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players with back-to-back par fours of steady challenge level that demand reliable irons, ramping up bogey risks on the tougher back nine per its ratings.This course tests players with back-to-back par fours of steady challenge level that demand reliable irons, ramping up bogey risks on the tougher back nine per its ratings.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726953 yards6358 metersCR 73.6Bogey 97.8Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.1 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 49.7 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 18 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 12 | — | 9 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 17 | — | — |
| Yardage | 529 | 205 | 361 | 361 | 176 | 376 | 434 | 423 | 528 | 3393 | 417 | 425 | 403 | 422 | 203 | 553 | 408 | 192 | 537 | 3560 | 6953 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726733 yards6157 metersCR 72.7Bogey 96.5Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.6 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.9 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 18 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 12 | — | 9 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 17 | — | — |
| Yardage | 514 | 193 | 361 | 361 | 160 | 376 | 413 | 423 | 513 | 3314 | 390 | 412 | 396 | 401 | 192 | 541 | 387 | 175 | 525 | 3419 | 6733 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 715145 yards4705 metersCR 64.7Bogey 84.8Slope 108
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 41.3 · Slope 102
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.5 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 18 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 12 | — | 9 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 17 | — | — |
| Yardage | 430 | 130 | 301 | 209 | 108 | 309 | 330 | 286 | 433 | 2536 | 301 | 321 | 332 | 268 | 147 | 467 | 259 | 99 | 415 | 2609 | 5145 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cherokee National Golf Club
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile47% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For Black tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min21 HCP9 drills
Aim34%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
72% match
For Black tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Scoring15%
Alignment15%
14 Week Flagship Program for Cherokee National Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cherokee National Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
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60% match
For Black tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min20 HCP7 drills
Dispersion36%
Precision23%
Scoring13%
40% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy32%
Aim17%
79% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring24%
Aim24%
73% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision17%
Dispersion16%
Aim14%
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Get Started74% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision25%
Alignment20%
66% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Scoring22%
Alignment18%
42% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
81% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
Precision16%
79% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control26%
Aim16%
73% match
For Blue tees
Set up par or better, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min20 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Precision17%
Distance Control16%
29% match
For Blue tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
80% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Precision19%
Aim19%
Distance Control16%
83% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision17%
Aim16%
67% match
For Blue tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Scoring26%
Alignment21%
17% match
For Blue tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
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Get Started52% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion34%
Precision15%
Accuracy15%
40% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment24%
Scoring24%
68% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy18%
Precision14%
74% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control24%
Scoring15%
56% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy17%
Aim15%
78% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
60% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy19%
Alignment15%
63% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control29%
Trajectory16%
72% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started55% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy14%
Alignment12%
65% match
For Red tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Scoring19%
Distance Control14%
54% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment32%
Precision15%
80% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring17%
Aim15%
47% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
67% match
For Red tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
65% match
For Red tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Precision17%
Trajectory16%
64% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment34%
Scoring20%
Aim19%
64% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
Scoring15%
74% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
47% match
For Red tees
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
60% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment15%
Precision15%
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Get Started66% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Alignment22%
Aim22%
Distance Control16%
50% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring24%
Distance Control12%
79% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
Precision18%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cherokee National Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Cherokee National Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Cherokee National Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Cherokee National Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 130.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 73.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cherokee National Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6049 yards. The back tees extend to 6953.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cherokee National Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.6 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Cherokee National Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6953.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Cherokee National Golf Club and how should I play it?
Cherokee National Golf Club is designed as a Parkland layout. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Cherokee National Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6953.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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